Careers for Economics Majors

What is an economics major?

The University of Denver's program in economics focuses on the study of the production, consumption, and the distribution of goods and services. Economic study attempts to clarify how the uses of natural, technological and financial resources affect human beings.

Common careers for economic majors

With a deep understanding of the causes of economic growth and development, both within and across nations, and its social impact, many economics majors go on to work in the business, government, finance, politics and education industries.

Common job titles held by these economics majors include:

accountant

account executive

actuary

air transport economist auditor

bank officer

buyer

claims adjuster

consumer researcher controller

credit analyst

credit/loan worker

data processing manager

economist

educator

environmental economist

foreign services officer

geographer

government analyst

health services

historian

home economist

industry analyst

insurance agent

internal revenue agent

labor relations specialist

land use economist

macroeconomist manager

marketing representative

microeconomist

mineral economist

mutual fund representative

trust officer

operations managers

packing analyst

political scientist

purchasing planner

real estate agent

regional economist

risk analyst

sales forecaster

sales manager

securities analyst

sociologist

statistician

stockbroker

systems analyst

tax preparer

technical writer

trust officer

underwriter

Professional skills of economics majors

In addition to the careers listed above, economics majors are well-suited to fields that require the following skills:

ability to conduct/explain scientific research

high proficiency in written/oral communications

ability to explain complex concepts/theories

background in economic theory/econometrics

knowledge of statistical procedures

accurate with details

ability to observe accurately and make appropriate decisions

ability to solve problems

ability to operate/use information derived from computers

knowledge of statistical procedures

Is an economics major right for you?

Still unsure if you should major in economics? Schedule a session with a career counselor, attend our "Choosing a Major" workshop, and attend career events where you can network with employers that hire economics majors and alumni who majored in economics. Also, schedule a session with the department chair, where you can explore other possible career paths.